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Central and Eastern European Studies

Overview

Programs in Central and Eastern European studies teach people about the history, society, and cultures of Eurasia, Russia, and neighboring European states.

Central and Eastern European studies programs include topics such as:

Concentrations

In Central and Eastern European studies programs, students may be able to specialize in:

Schools

Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in Central and Eastern European studies. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.

Many programs in Central and Eastern European studies are interdisciplinary studies, liberal studies, and humanities. In addition, most programs encourage students to double major in another field, such as business, social science, or journalism.

Several colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in Central and Eastern European studies. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study. Many colleges and universities offer interdisciplinary bachelor's degrees in Central and Eastern European studies. Interdisciplinary programs combine courses from several college departments. In Central and Eastern Asian studies it may be history, liberal arts, international relations, and humanities.

Few universities offer graduate degrees in Central and Eastern European studies. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.

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Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores. Most programs also require that you speak, read, write, and understand at least one Central and Eastern European language at an advanced level. Most commonly this is Russian.

Additional requirements at some schools include:

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

Graduate Program Courses

Graduate programs in Central and Eastern European studies typically require:

Things to Know

You may be required or encouraged to spend some time living, working, or studying in Central or Eastern Europe. This gives you an immersion experience and the chance to practice your language skills with native speakers.

Many Central and Eastern European studies programs encourage independent study. This means that you can decide which courses to take, depending on your interests.

A degree in Central and Eastern European studies is considered good preparation for graduate study in law, anthropology, international studies, and further study in Central and Eastern European studies.

Schools

King-Snohomish Area

University of Washington - Seattle

Spokane Area

Gonzaga University